Emergency Preparedness

A simple worksheet from the City of Vancouver that helps you begin planning for emergency situations.

Find the designated disaster support hub closest to you and print a map to add to your emergency kit.

A BC government page offering supply suggestions and budget-friendly tips on building an emergency kit and grab-and-go bag.

A brief video that walks you through creating a plan for your household to respond to three different emergency situations.

Find out about emergencies happening in BC right now and look at an interactive map displaying current public safety conditions.

Download the Alertable application to receive public alerts and get the most up-to-date information during emergencies.

See what areas are experiencing power outages and check for BC Hydro's status updates.

Check the current and forecasted Air Quality Health Index values and learn what how it may impact your health.

Register for a one-day Canadian Red Cross course that covers lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills.

The Justice Institute of British Columbia offers certificates, degrees, and other programs in emergency management-related fields.

Learn how to build your own emergency air filter from a box fan and furnace filters

Take a free online course on practical steps to preparedness offered by the City of Vancouver

This guide is designed to empower seniors and their support networks to consider their specific needs and effectively prepare for emergency situations.

This large print PDF guide shares practical tips on preparedness and encourages older adults to assess their particular abilities and consider the conditions they may face during an emergency situation.

FNESS offers Indigenous-specific preparedness resources and works to develop Emergency Services response teams in First Nations communities.

Information about how natural hazards affect First Nations Communities and a list of the funding and services available to support First Nations emergency prevention and management.

A collection of resources on how BC Emergency Programs can engage in inclusive emergency planning that accounts for the needs of people with disabilities.

This Government of Canada page provides information about preparing  an emergency plan and kit that is specific to individuals with different types of disabilities and their support networks.

An outline of how BC SPCA can help pet guardians in the event of an emergency as well as links to a pet emergency checklist and the BC Pet Registry sign-up.